Andy bought 4
q boxes of persimmons. Each box had 23 persimmons. He gave away 68 persimmons to his uncle.
- How many persimmons had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 40¢ each and q = 8, how much money did he receive from the persimmons sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of persimmons
= 23 x 4
q = 92
q Number of persimmons left
= 92
q - 68
(b)
Total persimmons left
= 92
q - 68
= (92 x 8) - 68
= 736 - 68
= 668
Total amount received from the sale
= 668 x 40
= 26720¢
$1 = 100¢
26720¢ = 26720 ÷ 100 = $267.20
Answer(s): (a) 92
q - 68; (b) $267.20